"The Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative is in the process of mapping the wind power resources of Oklahoma. This involves characterization of wind power at 10 meters and 50 meters over every 372 by 372-meter block of land in the state."

Currently, some 15 million homes in the United States utilize private wells. To ensure the integrity of water well construction, prevent potential pollution of state groundwaters and ensure safety, the Oklahoma Water Resources Board supervises a...

In summary, we have developed or obtained the appropriate GIS data layers (land use,
topography, soils, poultry house locations, soil test phosphorus), and used computer
models and water quality data to predict phosphorus loading to Wister Lake...

The following documents were created by a joint effort of the state and federal funding and regulatory agencies that make up the Funding Agency Coordinating Team (FACT) to provide water and wastewater applicants a single, uniform method for...

The following report was developed by the Oklahoma Water Resources Board and CDM, the OCWP’s lead engineering firm, to assess Oklahoma’s water supplies, develop projections of water demands, quantify physical supply shortages, determine the...

The following report was developed for the 2012 Update of the Oklahoma Comprehensive Water Plan and presents the results of an unprecedented four-year process to develop water policy and related recommendations to address the state’s current and...

The right to use water, the right to regulate use of water, ownership rights in water, and the prevention of pollution to water, and water quality, are all legal matters that, to some degree or another, may be addressed by constitutional law,...

Over the past several years, the Oklahoma Conservation Commission (OCC) surveyed the
physical properties of 74 streams in eight different eco-regions across Oklahoma. These surveys were conducted in accordance to the USEPA Rapid...

The Office of the Vice President for Research is proud to present the 2013 University of Oklahoma Research Report, which highlights research activities in six areas of inquiry pursued by Norman and Tulsa campus researchers – biofuels, weather...

The purpose of this report is to gather, develop and provide the Oklahoma Corporation Commission with relevant information to assist the Commissioners in making an informed decision as to what actions, if any, should be taken regarding future plans...

plan template; On average, the State of Oklahoma sees approximately 55 tornadoes a year. While there are months of the year where tornadoes are more likely than others, a tornado can occur any time of day on any day of the week if conditions are...

Smoking has been allowed inside a number of public places and indoor workplaces in Oklahoma since 2003 under the Smoking in Public Places and Indoor Workplaces Act adopted that year. This study, funded by the Oklahoma Tobacco Research Center at the...

The annual summaries provide a yearly overview of Oklahoma climate and weather. Annual data summary tables have been made available, along with state-wide graphics, statistics, storm reports, and a summarization of events. These yearly publications...

In compliance with the provisions of the Clean Water Act, as amended, (33 U.S.C. 1251 et. seq.) as required under Section 122.34(d)(2) of the Storm Water Phase II Rule, and with the provisions under the Oklahoma Pollutant Discharge Elimination...

The following documents were created by a joint effort of the state and federal funding and regulatory agencies that make up the Funding Agency Coordinating Team (FACT) to provide water and wastewater applicants a single, uniform method for...

As a roofer, you have environmental and legal responsibilities associated with handling roofing material that is to be disposed. Hail and extreme weather often lead to an increased number of roof replacements. While this may be good for business,...

Roadway Weather Information System and Automatic Vehicle Location Coordination involves the
development of an Inclement Weather Console that provides a new capability for the state of Oklahoma
to monitor weather-related roadway conditions. The goal...

The fact is that so-called “smart meters” aren’t smart. Their core function – metering your electric use – is the same as the old analog meters. The difference is that the new meters use digital technology that allows the consumer to be “smarter.”

Stable-isotope ratios of hydrogen and oxygen in precipitation were measured at the Norman Landfill Research Site. These data can be useful for investigations involving (1) regional average precipitation isotope values, (2) distinguishing variations...

Theater of the mind is an overview of radio. Your students are familiar with television and probably the internet and other technologies that have developed since radio. However if they are not familiar with radio drama and comedy, this overview...

Smoke management should be an important consideration when planning all prescribed burns.; The main goals of smoke management are to reduce emissions from a fire, improve the dispersion of smoke, and make sure smoke plumes do not affect...

What is Prescribed Fire? Prescribed fire is the planned, deliberate and controlled application attire as a land management tool. Prescribed fire's use improves the land's health and provides for the renewal of vegetation and wildlife.
Prescribed...

When is the best time of year to burn? This is one of the main questions many land owners and managers often ask about prescribed burning. Timing of prescribed burns will vary depend­ing upon specific land management goals and objectives. Timing...

Fire management is extremely important to agriculture and natural resources. An unexpected fire can be disastrous to your crops, animals or structures, but a planned fire can cycle nutrients, control disease and renew the landscape.

With cooler weather driving you inside, physical activity may seem out of the question. However, regular physical activity can strengthen your immune system, improve sleep, reduce anxiety and depression, and help you maintain a healthy weight. Keep...

This report completes a sensitivity analysis of the MEPDG based on Oklahoma pavements, provides a literature review of base material best practices, increases the Oklahoma weather data available for the MEPDG, investigates the impact of curing on...

The focus of this project is on assisting ODOT in implementing the MEPDG into their rigid pavement design practices.; It was decided to best accomplish this goal by completing the following tasks: A. Review of the inputs to the MEPDG and determine...

This document is an update of the progress of the research on ODOT project 2208 “Development and Implementation of a Mechanistic and Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) for Rigid Pavements”. This report summarizes the work that was completed at...

This document is the annual report for the third year of Phase I of ODOT project 2208 “Development and Implementation of a Mechanistic and Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) for Rigid Pavements”. The focus of this project is on assisting ODOT...

In October 2012, when Internet2 announced its upgrade to a 100G-enabled network, OneJet jumped ahead of the scheduled launch and was the first member network to make the connection. By leveraging the new upgrade, OneNet can ensure Oklahoma's...

This annual report captures emergency management response and recovery efforts along with the vast preparedness and mitigation
work completed in 2010. It also recognizes the many partners which emergency management depends on to protect lives and...

The Global Climate Change Impacts in the United States Report compiled by the U.S. Global Change Research Program claims that, “Climate changes are already affecting water, energy, transportation, agriculture, ecosystems, and health” and finds that...

In recent years, significant national and international scientific efforts have been undertaken to understand and characterize the potential implications of climate change on water resources. A wide range of models and assumptions are being used by...

Between June, 1972, and December, 1978, 453 projects totaling 2,030 miles have been investigated by OHAS [Oklahoma Highway Archaeological Survey]. This report is a condensed presentation of a majority of the Survey's environmental studies as they...

The Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) and ALL Consulting (ALL) conducted this study as co-researchers in cooperation with the oil and gas agencies of Alaska (Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission), Montana (Montana Board of Oil...